Auto req 13034BR
Job Posting Title Tax Senior Manager
Career Category Finance
Employee Subgroup Salaried FT
Country (State/Region) United States - California
Location (City) Thousand Oaks
Amgen Job Description The Senior Manager of Tax Planning will be responsible for providing support on tax planning initiatives and implementing the companys tax strategy. This requires substantive knowledge in domestic and international taxation and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The Senior Manager of Tax Planning will have primary responsibilities for providing tax planning advice and guidance on tax planning initiatives and tax structuring, liaisoning with clients in the functional areas and managing and directing planning projects.
In addition, the Senior Manager of Tax Planning will also be responsible for providing technical support to the Tax Provision, Tax Compliance, and Tax Audit groups and foreign subsidiaries, assisting with M&A due diligence and integration and assisting with international expansions.
The qualified candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of tax planning experience with significant expertise in the international taxation area from a Big Four Accounting firm, a major law firm or a tax department of a multinational corporation. A solid working knowledge of international taxation and strong interpersonal and communications skills are essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a strong teamwork focus are also essential.
Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience
OR
Masters degree & 6 years of directly related experience
OR
Bachelors degree or & 8 years of directly related experience
OR
Associates degree & 10 years of directly related experience
OR
High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA or a degree in Law
A LLM or MBT is preferred
At least 7 years of experience in tax planning, along with three or more years in international tax planning, from a Big Four Accounting firm, a major law firm or a tax department of a multinational corporation
Solid working knowledge and experience in international taxation and structuring
Good understanding of transfer pricing and tax accounting
Experience with pharmaceutical, biotech or high tech industry is preferred
On a personal level, the Senior Manager of Tax Planning should:
Be an experienced tax professional who functions in a fast-paced environment with a minimum of guidance
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Possess excellent written, presentation and communication skills to work with all levels of staff and management
Demonstrate leadership capability and team leader/player skills
Demonstrate strong organizational, planning and project management skills
